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Congleton Sustainable Travel @congletonsustrav.bsky.social · 9d

This is the question that we need to ask Cheshire East councillors.

Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · Aug 4

“What is an acceptable death toll that justifies getting to work two minutes faster?”

#20sPlenty @walkridegm.org.uk

Journey times up, deaths down: Welsh 20mph speed limit still divisive two years on

Protests continue against default lower limit in urban areas that supporters say is working ‘exactly as intended’

www.theguardian.com

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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · 10d

Neighbourhoods where children are safe to play out are better for everyone - so why aren’t we accelerating #LowTrafficNeighbourhoods? @thewaroncars.bsky.social

The War on Cars

Society & Culture Podcast · The War on Cars brings you news, commentary and stories about the worldwide battle to undo a century's worth of damage wrought by the automobile.

podcasts.apple.com

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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · 11d

#IfYouBuildItTheyWillCome

Walk Ride GM @walkridegm.org.uk · 12d

Bus strike mania has hit Manchester

This week Oxford Road saw the most cyclists in a single day EVER

Nearly 4000 people used the route on Monday

Record numbers choose cycling on Oxford Road during Manchester bus strike

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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · 11d

#IfYouBuildItTheyWillCome

Walk Ride GM @walkridegm.org.uk · 12d

Bus strike mania has hit Manchester

This week Oxford Road saw the most cyclists in a single day EVER

Nearly 4000 people used the route on Monday

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Walk Ride GM @walkridegm.org.uk · 12d

Bus strike mania has hit Manchester

This week Oxford Road saw the most cyclists in a single day EVER

Nearly 4000 people used the route on Monday

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Walk Ride GM @walkridegm.org.uk · 16d

Plenty of research gathered on the subject by @cyclinguk.bsky.social:

Six reasons to build cycle lanes

Separated cycle lanes are good for business, reduce congestion, are fantastic value for money, get more people cycling and are what the public wants. Head of campaigns, Duncan Dollimore sets out the o...

www.cyclinguk.org

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Walk Ride GM @walkridegm.org.uk · 16d

If you scroll aaaall the way to the bottom they've managed to put in *one* positive comment.

Please can we have a bit more balance and research next time, @manchestereveningnews.co.uk? It's a well-evidenced fact that schemes like this are good for businesses and residents.

Walk Ride Stockport @walkridestocky.bsky.social · 16d

We weren't approached for comment on this, so we'll do it here.

'This is going to massively impact our business - it's life changing'

Work to build a new cycling track is causing concern in part of Stockport.

www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk

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Walk Ride GM @walkridegm.org.uk · Sep 14

Read more about our demands for Safe Active Travel for Women & Girls in Greater Manchester via our blog. www.walkridegm.org.uk/2025/08/27/s...

Safe Active Travel for Women & Girls in GM - Walk Ride GM

A recent study in Greater Manchester found 68% of women compared to 20% of men reported feeling unsafe going out alone after dark. Women are more likely to cite concerns about road danger and the lack...

www.walkridegm.org.uk

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Walk Ride GM @walkridegm.org.uk · Sep 14

At Walk Ride GM, we’ve had enough. If you would like to join Walk Ride GM’s working group to campaign on this issue, please contact us at [email protected].

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Walk Ride GM @walkridegm.org.uk · Sep 14

Evidence shows more women cycle when our highways and public spaces are designed with women’s perspectives and lifestyles at the forefront, including ‘trip-chaining’ between various destinations.

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Build it and give ‘em bikes, and they will come: The effects of cycling infrastructure and bike-sharing system in Lisbon

Reliable and detailed data are required for the evaluation of pro-bike investments. Longitudinal studies that compare the cycling levels before and af…

www.sciencedirect.com

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Walk Ride GM @walkridegm.org.uk · Sep 14

The risk of incidents like this is increased by a ‘cycle network’ reliant on shared-use canal towpaths & narrow, poorly lit routes out of sight of roads.

Women should be safe everywhere – and deserve to have the option of wide pavements & protected cycleways on roads like Hyde Road & Ashton New Rd.

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Walk Ride GM @walkridegm.org.uk · Sep 14

Language inciting hate and violence towards people cycling is normalised – language which would be completely unacceptable to use about other groups.

The attack on Klaudia comes only months after disgusting comments made by local MP Andrew Gwynne.

www.walkridegm.org.uk/2025/02/23/w...

Walk Ride GM Sends Invitation to Andrew Gwynne MP - Walk Ride GM

Walk Ride GM has today invited the independent MP for Gorton and Denton, Andrew Gwynne, to join a cycle ride around his constituency. The invitation states: Dear Mr Gwynne, We were concerned to read y...

www.walkridegm.org.uk

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Walk Ride GM @walkridegm.org.uk · Sep 14

Walk Ride GM was horrified by the recent news of a hate crime against Klaudia Mitura on the Ashton Canal.

There is no excuse for violence, including this example of male violence against women.

Incidents like this are made more likely by a widespread press and media bias against cyclists.

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Cyclox @cycloxoxford.bsky.social · Sep 10

We're thrilled by this decision. Fewer cars on roads means buses on time, better air quality, less sound pollution, more pleasant roads for cycling, better for pedestrians... The Council has also responded to lots of suggestions via the consultation to make appropriate adjustments and exemptions.

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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · Sep 10

Meanwhile in Greater Manchester...

(It does look like Oxford is going to be the British test case for what happens when a city goes all in for #ActiveTravel) @walkridegm.org.uk @cycloxoxford.bsky.social

Oxford Clarion @oxfordclarion.bsky.social · Sep 10

Oxford is to get a congestion charge of £5 per car per day, starting this autumn. Charges will be levied for driving past one of six camera sites. The decision, intended to accelerate bus services and encourage cycling/walking, was taken at an Oxfordshire County Council cabinet meeting this morning.

Buses on the High Street, Oxford. Photo by Roger Close.

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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · Sep 9

We somehow missed this consultation for the #HeywoodTriangle - this looks like a really easy win diverting through traffic away from a school and park. Please write to your councillors if you’re near there to support. @walkridegm.org.uk

Hopwood Triangle Heywood - Rochdale Borough Council - Citizen Space

Welcome to the Rochdale Borough Council Consultation Hub. This site will help you find and participate in consultations that interest you.

consultations.rochdale.gov.uk

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Walk Ride GM @walkridegm.org.uk · Sep 3

At Walk Ride GM, we’re demanding safe active travel for women and girls in Greater Manchester.

Research by Lime found that 100% of female survey respondents want improvements aimed at personal safety.

Read more here: www.walkridegm.org.uk/2025/08/27/s...

A banner stating 'Women Out + About' raised above a few bicycles that are leaning against wooden deck seating. In the background there are some trees.

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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · Sep 3

As far as we are aware, @rochdalecouncil.bsky.social is yet to have a #SchoolStreet scheme despite the success of an #ANPR scheme in Oldham.

@triciaayr.bsky.social @walkridegm.org.uk @solveschoolrun.bsky.social

Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · Sep 2

Here's something to show your councillors or cabinet members, if they tell you #SchoolStreets are too expensive for them to consider. Our latest research shows more than three-quarters of London’s School Street schemes covered the costs of installing ANPR cameras within two years. #AirPollution

Over three-quarters of councils cover School Streets camera

More than three-quarters of London’s School Street schemes covered the costs of installing ANPR cameras within two years, according to analysis carried ou

www.transportxtra.com

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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · Sep 3

"Looking at the entire British population, 90% of citizens live in areas which breach World Health Organization guidelines."

New analysis by @healthequals.bsky.social emphasises the inequities of exposure and vulnerability to #AirPollution, & shows how far we still have to go to clean up our air.

87% of British schools in toxic air zones, 12million at risk

25,000 campuses are located in areas that exceed the World Health Organization’s air quality guidelines, according to a new analysis. The assessment shows that 87% of schools are situated in ‘toxic…

environmentjournal.online

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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · Sep 2

It would be really good to see some progress on #SchoolStreets in @rochdalecouncil.bsky.social @triciaayr.bsky.social

Solve the School Run @solveschoolrun.bsky.social · Sep 2

Yes, to this! we've seen the congestion created by the school run increase air pollution by over 50% between 7-10am at our local junction. School streets desperately needed, firstly to make it much safer for all the pupils already walking or cycling, and also to encourage others to do the same.

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Solve the School Run @solveschoolrun.bsky.social · Sep 2

Yes, to this! we've seen the congestion created by the school run increase air pollution by over 50% between 7-10am at our local junction. School streets desperately needed, firstly to make it much safer for all the pupils already walking or cycling, and also to encourage others to do the same.

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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · Aug 31

As the schools go back, the additional traffic from the school run will be obvious. For a substantial proportion, especially primary, the distance to school is less than a mile so walking, wheeling or cycling would be feasible if it felt safer to do so #SchoolStreets @solveschoolrun.bsky.social

Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · Aug 31

The more kids are invited to bike, walk and take public transit to school, the safer, healthier and smarter it is for EVERYONE. It’s shocking how much vehicle congestion in cities is actually “driven” by trips to and from schools. #BackToSchool #LetKidsBike #LetKidsWalk cartoon by Yehuda Moon

Cartoon about the amount of unsafe traffic “driven” by parents driving their kids because of safety concerns. We need both safer conditions and a different perspective about what’s safe.

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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · Aug 30

A good read on why we need to reverse the trend towards ever bigger cars.

Children are 82% more likely to be killed in a collision with an SUV rather than a small car.

#Carspreading

We need to curb carspreading - Transport for Quality of Life Limited

Reversing the trend towards heavier, longer, wider and higher cars would make our streets healthier, safer and more people-friendly; and could leverage funds to improve alternatives to car travel.

www.transportforqualityoflife.com

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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · Aug 27

#SchoolStreets are really important for childhood health & there is some evidence that walking, wheeling or cycling to school improves academic performance.

Government targets are going to be missed & #Rochdale has no School Streets yet.

@livingstreets.bsky.social @triciaayr.bsky.social

Government failing to meet walk to school target

New data reveals that the Government has likely missed its goal to get more pupils walking to school.

www.livingstreets.org.uk

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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · Aug 27

Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · Aug 27

Read our response: www.livingstreets.org.uk/nts

Government failing to meet walk to school target

New data reveals that the Government has likely missed its goal to get more pupils walking to school.

www.livingstreets.org.uk

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